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Have you set your 2023 goals for your business? It’s not too late. At the end of each year, my senior management meets to review the previous year and to set our goals for the coming year. We then meet on a quarterly basis to check in to see where we stand and to make...

Employment laws are ever-changing. It’s important for small businesses to stay on top of these changes. It would be wise to have some type of HR consulting on your side. There is no forgiveness for ignorance of the laws.

While many believe compensation is the most important reason employees stay with the company, the real reason is that the culture is toxic and makes working for a company so difficult that the employee has no choice but to quit.

Here are the top three reasons businesses get sued by employees. Number one, their employment practices cause discrimination. Number two, businesses do not pay employees properly. And number three, businesses fail to provide a safe work environment.

You’re never too small to have good HR practices. You may not have the budget to afford an HR professional, but there are other ways to have a professional on your team.

Do you understand the difference between exempt and non-exempt pay status? If not, and you have employees working for you, you better learn.

As a small business owner, do you know what to pay your employees or how to pay them? The Department of Labor is the arm of our government that ensures employees are properly paid. Do you know the rules?

One of the many challenges faced by small business owners is dealing with employee relations issues. I’ve heard some say their troubles began when they hired their first employee. You see, they know the product and service they’re providing, but they don’t know what they need to know in order to be in compliance with...

When possible, having employees involved in decision-making or policy development gives them the buy-in to influence others and accept the results.

One of the best tips I can give you with regard to recruiting is “hire slow, fire fast.” In other words, when hiring someone, take your time and properly vet them. On the other hand, when someone is not working out, don’t waste any time. Take action quickly.